April 22, 2025

Felt like a second birth, say Cuttack train mishap survivors, recount horror

Passengers on the Bengaluru-Kamakhya AC Express faced terrifying moments as 11 coaches derailed near Manguli-Choudwar halt, shortly after leaving Cuttack station. Among the survivors, Rakesh Das and Pankeswar Hazarika recounted their fear and relief, as locals and quick-thinking relatives helped them escape the chaos unscathed.